Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Kanton or the Kobold Limits?

At MSRP the Sternglas Kanton is the cheaper of the two at $971, against $1,250 for the Kobold Limits — a $279 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Kanton or the Kobold Limits?

The Kobold Limits wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39mm for the Sternglas Kanton — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Kanton or the Kobold Limits?

The Kobold Limits is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Sternglas Kanton.

What movement does the Sternglas Kanton run compared to the Kobold Limits?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Kanton uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Kobold Limits uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Sternglas KantonvsKobold Limits

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $971

MSRP $1,250

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kanton39mm

Limits42.5mm

Power Reserve

Kanton38h

Limits—

Water Resistance

Kanton50m

Limits300m

MSRP

Kanton$971

Limits$1,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

38h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$971

$1,250

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